Forest and Drinking Water Connection

Visit Forest and Drinking Water Connection

Publication Year

2019

Brief Description

Story map that highlights the forest and water relationship, priority watersheds for surface drinking water supplies, and how the forest and water sectors are partnering to sustain these vital resources.

Topics

Data and Tools, Ecosystem Services, Forest Stewardship, Trees, Urban and Community Forests, Water

Full Text

Approximately 50% of the freshwater resources in Texas originate on forestlands that provide a continuous and abundant supply of clean water to millions of Texans. We have long recognized this connection, and have worked to conserve and steward the forests and woodlands across the state. Tour this story map to learn more about how healthy forests equal clean water and ways the forest and drinking water sector are partnering to sustain these vital resources.